Cosmetic Dentistry

Enhance your smile with Cosmetic Dentistry insights from Cornerstone Dentistry’s informative blog.

Adult Braces: What to Expect at Your First Appointment

2024-08-03T00:32:31-04:00

Orthodontics Aren’t Just Kid Stuff The use of orthodontic appliances to improve smiles isn’t just for kids and teens anymore. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, about one million Americans and Canadians over the age of 18 wear braces or aligners, and the use of adult orthodontics rose 24 percent between 1989 and 2008. [...]

Adult Braces: What to Expect at Your First Appointment2024-08-03T00:32:31-04:00

Filling in the Gaps: Restoring Your Smile & Quality of Life

2024-08-03T00:32:34-04:00

Life is full of unexpected surprises, and while we’d love for all of them to be smile-inducing, that’s not entirely realistic—and there may be many reasons you hide your smile. If you’re hiding your smile because of one or more missing teeth, we want you to know you’re not alone. In fact, 120 million people [...]

Filling in the Gaps: Restoring Your Smile & Quality of Life2024-08-03T00:32:34-04:00

Did George Washington Really Have Wooden Teeth?

2024-08-03T00:32:37-04:00

When he became the first president of the United States, George Washington had only one real tooth left! You heard right—just ONE. Everyone has heard something about this great man and his dental history, but if you heard that Washington had wooden teeth, then you heard wrong.  This myth is totally false—and Dr. Hardy & [...]

Did George Washington Really Have Wooden Teeth?2024-08-03T00:32:37-04:00

Caring for Your Dentures

2024-08-03T00:32:42-04:00

The image of a glass full of false teeth on the nightstand is plastered all throughout popular culture. You would think that soaking your dentures in water and cleaner is sufficient, but Cornerstone Dentistry reminds us that proper denture care requires more than just that. In fact, denture maintenance is an important part of oral health. For [...]

Caring for Your Dentures2024-08-03T00:32:42-04:00

The Benefits of Composite Fillings

2024-08-03T00:32:48-04:00

Traditionally, dentists have used what’s known as amalgam, or special metal alloys, to fill cavities. However, modern dental medicine has advanced to the point that Dr. Dale Hardy & Dr. Andrew Wilson can offer Anderson patients a much better option for filling holes caused by tooth decay: composite fillings. At Cornerstone Dentistry, we would like [...]

The Benefits of Composite Fillings2024-08-03T00:32:48-04:00

Cosmetic Dentistry – A Beautiful Smile is a Powerful Thing

2024-08-03T00:32:59-04:00

There is a law of nature that states: “function follows form.” This saying means that how something appears determines how it works. For example, you may own many screwdrivers of different sizes and shapes (form) to loosen all different kinds of screws (function). Think of a watering can with a long spout that’s perfect for [...]

Cosmetic Dentistry – A Beautiful Smile is a Powerful Thing2024-08-03T00:32:59-04:00

Types for All Stripes: Teeth Whitening

2024-08-03T00:34:20-04:00

Whiter, brighter teeth are on the top of everyone’s smile wish list – and for good reason! White teeth look young and healthy. The good news is that teeth whitening is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to improve your smile, and the results are almost immediate. If you’re already taking good care of [...]

Types for All Stripes: Teeth Whitening2024-08-03T00:34:20-04:00

Veneers Can Give You Back Your Smile!

2024-08-03T00:34:23-04:00

Having a great smile is a privilege that everyone in Anderson should enjoy. The confidence that comes from having genuine pride in your pearly whites is irreplaceable. However, many of us struggle with imperfections in our teeth. Broken, chipped, cracked, stained, and crooked teeth can really put a damper on your smile. At Cornerstone [...]

Veneers Can Give You Back Your Smile!2024-08-03T00:34:23-04:00

Replace Missing Teeth – Dentures & Dental Implants

2024-08-03T00:34:25-04:00

So, you’re missing a tooth—or a few! An apple a day will not take care of this one, unfortunately. It’s time to consider dentures or dental implants. A variety of personal and practical factors will determine which solution is best for your new smile. Don’t feel lost among all the pros and cons of choosing [...]

Replace Missing Teeth – Dentures & Dental Implants2024-08-03T00:34:25-04:00
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